Susan R. Wente

Vanderbilt fosters a distinctive culture characterized by strengths of collaboration, creativity and civility. It is a good time to reflect on these distinctions, writes Provost Susan Wente in the February issue of "The Open Dore," her monthly newsletter. Read More

Provost Susan Wente; Meg Rush, chief of staff at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt; and Capt. Scott Kraverath, professor of naval science with Vanderbilt's Naval ROTC, will discuss building trust in the workplace at a campus-wide event March 25. Read More

A lot of information goes into the decision to hold or cancel classes when a storm hits the Nashville area. Here's an inside look at the decision process. Read More

Last April, Susan Wente, a cell biologist who most recently served as associate vice chancellor for research and senior associate dean for biomedical sciences at Vanderbilt, was named university provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. In addition to being responsible for the academic affairs for Vanderbilt University’s colleges… Read More

Lauren A. Benton, a prolific scholar and experienced academic leader whose work spans history, law and anthropology, has been named the next dean of the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University, effective July 1. Read More

What do Vanderbilt undergraduates do outside the classroom? Watch as our undergrads create solutions, create change and create magic as part of Immersion Vanderbilt. Read More

Fifteen faculty members hailing from a diverse cross section of disciplines have been selected as the first cohort of the Chancellor's Faculty Fellows program. Read More

Developing a three-year roadmap for the implementation of the Academic Strategic Plan was the aim of a one-day faculty retreat held Feb. 3 at the Student Life Center. Read More

Download the interactive, high-tech rendering that shows the building’s exterior and design in 360-degree detail. Read More

Provost Susan Wente has launched "The Open Dore," the official monthly newsletter of Vanderbilt's Office of the Provost. Read More

Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s Nov. 6 meeting are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. Read More

Vanderbilt’s annual Senior Leader Walk was held at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center field house for the first time on Dec. 2. Read More

Timothy P. McNamara has been appointed to a one-year term as vice provost for research, faculty and international affairs effective Jan. 1, 2015, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced Dec. 2. Read More

Twelve members of Vanderbilt's faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their “scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.” Read More

In the fall of 1980, Susan Wente entered college with a plan. The forensic and drama talent she’d displayed as a high school student in Emmetsburg, Iowa, had earned her a college scholarship, but Wente had settled on an eminently practical course of study—dental hygiene. Read More

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the institution is embarking on a process to reconfigure Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a not-for-profit academic medical center that is financially distinct from the university. The move will give the medical center increased financial independence while preserving and growing the collaboration that has resulted in Vanderbilt's research, education and medical excellence. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente will serve some of her family’s favorite dishes to students at Lunch Paper in Rand Hall during a special Tortellini Tuesday Nov. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Read More

Douglas L. Christiansen, Vanderbilt University’s chief enrollment strategist, has been elected chair of the board of trustees for the College Board, the national organization that connects students to success and opportunity. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos formally launched the new $50 million Trans-institutional Programs initiative outlined in the Academic Strategic Plan in an email to the Vanderbilt community earlier today. Read More

A new committee comprising faculty and staff has been charged with developing a vision for the future direction of the Vanderbilt University library system. Read More